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Write 2.5 : 4.5 as a whole number ratio in it's simplest from.

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Answer: : = 5 : 9

Explanation:

User Iest
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Answer:

i think it would be 5:9

Explanation:

Change values to whole numbers.

Convert any decimal numbers to integers by multiplying both sides by 101 = 10 to eliminate all, 1, decimal places.

We then have:

2.5 : 4.5 = 25 : 45

Try to reduce the ratio further with the greatest common factor (GCF).

The GCF of 25 and 45 is 5

Divide both terms by the GCF, 5:

25 ÷ 5 = 5

45 ÷ 5 = 9

The ratio 25 : 45 can be reduced to lowest terms by dividing both terms by the GCF = 5 :

25 : 45 = 5 : 9

Therefore:

2.5 : 4.5 = 5 : 9

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